Trout Magazine

  • A theory on fly colors

    By Kirk Deeter Years ago, I had a conversation with the late, great Dr. Robert Behnke on the subject of trout seeing colors, and how much that mattered in terms of fly selection. His answer was a good one that has since stuck with me, and it greatly influences how and when I choose certain…

  • Odyssey profile: Kylie Hogan

    Editor's note: Building off the success of last year’s Native Odyssey campaign, Trout Unlimited is sending four of our brightest college club leaders in the TU Costa 5 Rivers Program to explore the home of the world’s largest runs of wild salmon: Alaska. Starting July 5, these students will explore the Kenai Peninsula, Bristol Bay…

  • Gear test: Loon tin weights

    We all know lead is toxic, both to humans and to fish and game, but finding a dependable alternative to get flies down in the water column has been challenging. Some swear by weighted flies using brass, copper or tungsten. Others swear by sinking or sink-tip lines (often lead-core). Credit Loon with taking technology a…

  • Video spotlight

    Video spotlight: Catch and Cook Carp

    Nearly two decades ago, I caught my first carp on a fly. I can honestly say that, since that day, my angling life has never been the same. Carp are strong, smart and plentiful. They are a challenging fly-rod fish and in many places, anglers can sight-fish for them, much like they do for bonefish…

  • Fishing Trout Tips

    Trout Tips: See your fly better

    Tying parachute-style flies can help anglers see the dry flies they're fishing. This time of year, particularly on backcountry streams or during prolific big-bug hatches (think big salmonflies, for instance), it's often just as important for you to see your fly as it is for the fish you're after to track your offering. As I've…